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Special Records - Alimony

If you receive or pay alimony,

you should keep a copy of
your written separation
agreement or the divorce,

1 separate maintenance, or
Alimony support decree.

If you pay alimony, you also
will need to know your former

spouse’s social security
number. For information on

alimony, see Publication 504,
Divorced or Separated
Individuals.